“Spill the beans”

Meaning: Give Away A Secret

While also one of the best preschool games ever, Spilling The Beans is believed to have originated in Ancient Greece. Back then when there was an issue that needed to be decided a vote was held. White Beans were a “Yes” and Black Beans were a “No” vote. If the vote collector dropped the jar and a black bean was seen, the vote was ruined.

What’s the point of mashed potatoes, turkey, or poutine without a rich dolloping of gravy. This phrase originated from an Old English saying. Life, it explained, is meat and potatoes, and the luxuries are gravy. So essentially when you say “it’s all gravy,” you’re saying “it” is all the awesome, saucy goodness in the world. Home Cook Handbook